Fishing ban leaves 13k families struggling in Krishna dist

THE 61-day annual fishing ban, imposed from April 15 to June 14 under the AP Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1994, has left 13,789 fishermen families in Krishna district struggling without income, as boats remain docked and marine activities come to a halt.

- Y BRAHMAJI @Vijayawada

The ban prohibits fishing using motorised, non-motorised, and mechanised boats to conserve fish and shrimp during the breeding season. Traditional wooden rafts may also be restricted. As per the fisheries department, 2,270 boats, including 2,131 motorised, 73 non-motorised, and 66 mechanised vessels, have been anchored.